What type of diet is best for people affected by Diverticulosis?
Colon diverticulosis occurs when pockets or sacks protrude from the bowel wall. It is known that these diverticula occur gradually over time and are due to excessive pressure of spasms within the bowel. These pockets usually cause no problem, but sometimes they can become infected (diverticulitis) or even perforate (abscess, peritonitis). A high-fiber diet may act to increase the bulk in the stool, thereby reducing pressure within the colon. By so doing, diverticula formation may be reduced or even stopped.
